Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Peel and cut the potatoes into one inch thick pieces.

Rinse the potatoes to remove excess starch.

Cover the potatoes with cold water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low boil and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender.

Drain the potatoes and mash with a potato masher or electric hand mixer.

Add 3/4 cup of warm heavy whipping cream and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then mash until smooth.

Mix in 1/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and 1 lightly beaten egg until creamy.

Finely chop 1 cup of yellow onion and mince 2 large garlic cloves.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 pound of lean ground beef.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until cooked through.

Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes, then add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour over the mixture and stir for 1 minute.

Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping the bottom for another minute.

Add beef broth, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.

Stir in 1.5 cups of frozen veggies and bring to a light boil, then season to taste.

Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.

Transfer the meat mixture to a deep pie pan or casserole dish.

Mound the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture.

Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and bake for about 30 minutes until golden on top.

Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.

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